To celebrate the opening of Jenny Saville: The Anatomy of Painting, the largest major museum exhibition dedicated to the work of one of the world’s foremost contemporary painters, join us in the Gallery and live online for an exclusive in-conversation between Jenny Saville and the award-winning actor, Cate Blanchett.
This special event brings together two iconic artists – painter and performer – for a unique and thrilling conversation, which will see the pair reflect on their careers, practices and successes across their respective artforms. From early experiments to international recognition, both Saville and Blanchett offer a rare insight into what it means to be an artist today.
Introduced by Victoria Siddall, Director of the National Portrait Gallery, and chaired by the exhibition’s curator, Sarah Howgate, this conversation will consider everything from shared influences and interests – including culture, performance, identity and the body – as well as their experiences of being women and mothers working in the creative arts.
Through this conversation, Saville and Blanchett explore what continues to drive them and discuss the importance of supporting the next generation of artists and performers.
Onsite £15 (£12 Members / concessions)
Online £10 (£8 Members / concessions)
